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What is another word for Riposte? – 186 Riposte Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    retort rejoinder comeback response reply counterattack retaliation rebuke rebuff refutation denial negation refutation counterargument counterclaim defense justification explanation excuse apology explanation rationalization vindication justification plea alibi quip witty remark clever response sharp retort sarcastic comment ironic remark caustic comment biting remark acerbic comment tart reply pungent response incisive retort keen rejoinder astute comeback clever quip humorous remark droll comment wry observation sardonic comment ironic quip facetious remark tongue-in-cheek comment quick-witted response sharp-tongued reply barbed comment stinging rebuke harsh retort blunt response forthright reply candid comment frank remark outspoken observation plainspoken comment unvarnished truth unflinching response uncompromising retort unyielding rejoinder

    Meaning of Riposte

    A quick and clever response to an attack or criticism.

    Definitions

    • A retort or a quick witty reply to a criticism or an attack
    • * A fencer's quick counterattack after parrying an opponent's attack

    Etymology of Riposte

    The word "riposte" originates from the French language, derived from the Italian word "risposta," meaning "answer" or "response."
    Historically, the term was used in fencing to describe a quick counterattack after parrying an opponent's attack.
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a quick and clever response to an attack or criticism in a verbal context.

    Example Uses

    • The politician's riposte to the journalist's question left the audience in stitches.
    • * The company's riposte to the competitor's advertisement was a clever and effective counterattack.
    • * The fencer's riposte caught her opponent off guard, winning her the match.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    silence quiet stillness inaction inertia passivity acquiescence submission surrender compliance obedience meekness mildness gentleness softness weakness feebleness powerlessness helplessness ineffectiveness ineptness clumsiness awkwardness gaucheness tactlessness insensitivity thoughtlessness carelessness recklessness impulsiveness rashness brashness

    Related Nouns

    defense response reply retort rejoinder counterattack refutation denial negation vindication justification explanation excuse apology alibi quip remark comment observation statement assertion claim allegation accusation criticism attack rebuke rebuff refutation counterargument plea justification rationalization

    Related Verbs

    respond reply retort rejoinder counterattack refute deny negate vindicate justify explain excuse apologize quip remark comment observe state assert claim allege accuse criticize attack rebuke rebuff refute counter

    Related Adjectives

    quick clever witty sharp incisive keen astute clever humorous droll wry sardonic ironic facetious tongue-in-cheek quick-witted sharp-tongued barbed stinging harsh blunt forthright candid frank outspoken plainspoken unvarnished unflinching uncompromising unyielding